Natural Mosquito Spray With Citronella Essential Oil
by
Lindy G. Gaskill
(IC: blogger)
6 Materials
$20
10 Minutes
Easy
We spend half the year in Mexico and there are mosquitoes here that love me!
I purchased some essential oils here in Mexico and made my own natural mosquito bug spray! It works great!!!!
The oils were hard to find in Mexico but I found them at small health food stores.
What you will need:
A small spray bottle preferably dark colored to keep the solution away from bright sunlight which keeps it from getting rancid. I recommend a glass bottle. I could only find plastic for this post.
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons Boiled Water
2 Tablespoons Vodka (or 100% alcohol)
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil (or any natural oil that is liquid such as vit. E oil)
30 drops of Citronella Essential Oil
15 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
Here are the steps:
I purchased 100% pure citronella and lavender essential oil. Use the best oils you can find!
Gather your tools.
I boiled the water. I've read you can also used distilled water.
Add all the ingredients into the bottle one at a time. Shake the bottle between adding each ingredient.
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons Boiled Water
2 Tablespoons Vodka (or 100% alcohol)
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil (or any natural oil that is liquid such as vit. E oil)
30 drops of Citronella Essential Oil
15 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
You make a small batch so it doesn't go bad. It's easy to make!
Next, shake all the ingredients, spray on and smell the nice aroma of citronella and lavender!
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Suggested materials:
- Citronella essential oil (Health food store)
- Lavender essential oil (Health food store)
- Boiled water (Kitchen faucet)
- Dark blue spray bottle (Store (health food store))
- 100% Alcohol (Drug store)
- Pan to boil the water in (kitchen)
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Published June 19th, 2017 11:17 AM
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Ccb26310606 on Jun 25, 2017
There was project. With essential oils and limes and lemons and. With. Mason. Jar. And candle. I. Can't fine it can you .
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Stones on Jun 12, 2018
Hi
i will try this using lemon grass....and. Citronella......
i did did a few years back....smells good and worked....have to test level of strength of oils and water...thanks Lindy
thanks Rick ......Pa.
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Frequently asked questions
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I would like to make a large batch to give as gifts on a destination birthday party. What would my measurements be to do a much larger batch?
What size spray bottles did you use for the amounts you did make in recipe?
I hate mosquitoes bite, I get them a lot. My hub says I have sweet blood 😉. Can I keep it handy in my purse, I moved to FL . Does this spry works for other insects as well?
Do U spray on skin ? Won't oils stain clothes ?